There were some last minute changes in today's plans, so I ended up at SafeHouse this evening (yay!!).
The evening started off a little slow, and I took advantage of that to talk to some of the quieter people. One gentleman I spoke to lives under a bridge - we have a ritual anytime I pass this bridge and he is there, I honk twice and he waves. Today we talked about Kool-Aid - his favorite flavors, why he thinks it is the best drink, and how he makes it. He also shared that he has never been outside Atlanta, he says he is a true Southerner! He does not like the idea of traveling on planes and trains and we had a long conversation about all the things that can go wrong when you are traveling.
I also got to catch up with one of the ladies who told me about her kids a few weeks back...she is going back home this evening and will be with her kids! She was so excited! She has things she needs to work on and I'm hoping she can make positive changes not just for her sake but for her kids too.
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Sunday, September 25, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Day 229
The weather was PERFECT for walking around the city.
Lablanc and I headed out this evening to pass out subs, water, and socks to our friends in the city. We started off at Hurt Park handing out food and talking to some people who come to SafeHouse most nights. These guys were so grateful because they hadn't gotten any food today. We talked about vampires, food, the weather. Another group of us talked about living on the streets, sleeping on the streets, people who are homeless stealing from one another, the atmosphere at one of the shelters - this conversation was really informative for me, especially some of the details on living at a shelter. The guys also talked about the service held at Garnett Station and the chaos that it usually is. Before we left here I got to see something wonderful - one of the guys asked another if he had eaten yet. The second responded that he hadn't. The first then told him what food he had and offered it to the second - he made my day, and I thanked him for being so generous :)
We moved on to a popular church spot and saw some more familiar faces. Here we met a gentleman who goes to Home Depot early each morning in search for a job as a day laborer. He also talked a little about the things he sees from sleeping out on the streets. From there we walked down Peachtree, handing out socks to people that needed a pair, and made it back all out of food, water, and socks!
It takes so little to make a difference, and this random giving was amazing - can't wait to do it again!
Lablanc and I headed out this evening to pass out subs, water, and socks to our friends in the city. We started off at Hurt Park handing out food and talking to some people who come to SafeHouse most nights. These guys were so grateful because they hadn't gotten any food today. We talked about vampires, food, the weather. Another group of us talked about living on the streets, sleeping on the streets, people who are homeless stealing from one another, the atmosphere at one of the shelters - this conversation was really informative for me, especially some of the details on living at a shelter. The guys also talked about the service held at Garnett Station and the chaos that it usually is. Before we left here I got to see something wonderful - one of the guys asked another if he had eaten yet. The second responded that he hadn't. The first then told him what food he had and offered it to the second - he made my day, and I thanked him for being so generous :)
We moved on to a popular church spot and saw some more familiar faces. Here we met a gentleman who goes to Home Depot early each morning in search for a job as a day laborer. He also talked a little about the things he sees from sleeping out on the streets. From there we walked down Peachtree, handing out socks to people that needed a pair, and made it back all out of food, water, and socks!
It takes so little to make a difference, and this random giving was amazing - can't wait to do it again!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Day 53
I went to Kashi Atlanta this evening to help with the Street Meals Program. I did the peanut butter again (probably my favorite step in the process). We started off with just four volunteers but each of us were really efficient at our spot so things were moving along nicely. By the end of the evening there were about ten volunteers and the pace really picked up. We got done with all the sandwiches in an hour!
The group of volunteers there were a fun bunch. We spent the hour working but also getting to know each other, the evening was filled with laughter and good energy. Till next time...
The group of volunteers there were a fun bunch. We spent the hour working but also getting to know each other, the evening was filled with laughter and good energy. Till next time...
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Day 46
This evenings volunteering was at the Kashi Atlanta Street Meals Program. I was surprised that there weren't as many volunteers as I usually see here, but the group of people there were very energetic and efficient! I packed the lunch bags today: snack, juice, and a sandwich. The best part of it - I had a 5year old helper! He did great! He had a 5year old's energy but stayed on task and did everything perfectly. His mum told me that she brings both her sons to help out whenever she can and that the 5year old really enjoys coming out to help. I've seen young kids here each night I've volunteered with Kashi and it really is a wonderful kid-friendly opportunity!
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